The recipe Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping
Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping recipe is a Side Dish meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy for Side Dish, you will like Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping!
Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping
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This macaroni and cheese recipe uses whole grain medium shells for extra fiber, and the base for the cheese sauce is mostly chicken broth, which cuts down on fat and calories! Another bonus: you can make this macaroni and cheese ahead of time and freeze it; the cheese stays creamy and the whole grain pasta does not get mushy like regular pasta. What Course Is Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping?Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping is for Side Dish. How Long Does Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping Recipe Take To Prepare?Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping takes several minutes to prepare. How Long Does Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping Recipe Take To Cook?Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping takes several minutes to cook. How Many Servings Does Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping Recipe Make?Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping makes 9 servings. What Are The Ingredients For Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping Recipe?The ingredients for Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping are: 1/2 box (about 7 ounces) whole grain medium shell pasta1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs (or other bread crumbs, if desired) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded colby cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon pepper How Do I Make Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping?Here is how you make Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping: Makes 8 to 10 servings (one 8"x8" casserole dish - I usually divide it up into 9 servings)Bring 4 quarts water to boil in dutch oven over high heat. Add macaroni and cook until just al dente. Drain pasta, then spread out on rimmed baking sheet and let cool.To make the topping, pulse the panko, parmesan cheese, garlic and 1 tablespoon butter until coarsely ground; set aside.Heat 3 tablespoons butter, flour, mustard, and cayenne in empty pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Off heat, whisk in colby, cheddar, and pepper until smooth.Stir cooled pasta into sauce, breaking up any clumps, until well combined. Pour into a greased 8"x8" pan. Sprinkle panko mixture over the top.Bake until crumbs are golden brown and crisp and cheese is bubbling, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.Freezing instructions: To freeze, cool prepared macaroni and cheese (minus the panko topping) to room temperature. Wrap dish tightly with plastic, cover with foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. To cook, thaw in fridge overnight before cooking then bake in oven at 325 with foil still on until thawed. Top with panko topping then bake at 375 for another 15 to 20 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown. The panko topping can be made ahead as well and stored in the freezer in a freezer bag.Number of Servings: 9What's The Nutritional Info For Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping?The nutritional information for Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping is:
What Dietary Needs Does Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping Meet?The dietary needs meet for Homemade Whole Grain Macaroni and Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb Topping is Vegetarian |
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